Bartenders Salary in Kansas
Bartenders in Kansas earn a median of $27,940 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $27,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,430
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,150; the top 10% earn over $66,010. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Kansas
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- Waiters and Waitresses$36,120 median in Kansas
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,040 median in Kansas
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,110 median in Kansas
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,300 median in Kansas
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35,450 median in Kansas
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,580 median in Kansas
Bartenders pay in Kansas
How much do bartenders make in Kansas?
The median is $27,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,150 and the top 10% earn over $66,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.